Bell’s Glass & Glazing

What Bell’s Glass & Glazing does

Bell's Glass & Glazing is a family-run glass and glazing business based in Rainham, Kent, United Kingdom, founded in 1947 by Henry Bell and currently owned by Alan Bell. The company operates from a combined showroom and factory at 2 Bloors Lane, Rainham, offering both supply-only and full measure-supply-installation services to residential homeowners, commercial property owners, and trade customers across Kent and Southeast England. Its product portfolio spans glass splashbacks, shower enclosures, mirrors, glass balustrades, and a wide stock of glass types (Float, Laminated, Toughened, Fire Rated, Patterned, and Tinted), along with double glazing, single glazing (including heritage work such as putty glazing, lead lights, and Crittall windows), and window filming services (solar, safety, and frosted films).

The company's core technology centers on in-house manufacturing of double glazing sealed units with same-day turnaround capability on most float and laminated units, supplemented by CNC glass shaping equipment for balustrades and bespoke projects. A while-you-wait glass cutting service is offered at the factory location. Coloured splashbacks can be matched to Valspar, Dulux, Farrow and Ball, and RAL palettes. The business is supported by a small field installation team operating across Kent and the surrounding region.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (glass supply, cutting, while-you-wait service) and professional services (installation and film application). The go-to-market is sales-led, with direct customer engagement via showroom visits, telephone (01634 377776), and email ([email protected]), supplemented by an SEO-oriented website and organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with free consultations offered and quotes provided on request. The company is privately held, employs approximately 6 people, and has no parent company, external investors, or institutional ownership structures.

Name

Bell’s Glass & Glazing

Legal name

Bell's Glass & Glazing

Website

https://bellsglassandglazing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bell's Glass & Glazing is a family-run glass and glazing business in Rainham, Kent, UK, founded in 1947. It supplies and installs glass products, including splashbacks, balustrades, double/single glazing, and window films, serving residential, commercial, and trade customers across Kent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Manufacturing and Glazing Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Flat Glass (3211)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) & Double/Triple Glazing (IMADAHAC), Flat Glass (Float/Sheet/Plate) Manufacturing (IMADAHAA), Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH)

Keywords

• Glass manufacturing services
• Double glazing installation
• Bespoke glass products
• Window filming solutions
• Glass merchant supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Rainham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Glass Products Sales: Sale of glass materials including Float, Laminated, Toughened, Fire Rated, Patterned, and Tinted glass to trade and retail customers. Glass cutting services available while-you-wait.
2. Installation Services: Supply and installation services for double glazing, single glazing, balustrades, shower enclosures, splashbacks, and mirrors.
3. Window Film Application: Supply and installation of solar control films, safety films, and frosted films for residential and commercial properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bell's Glass & Glazing manufactures, supplies, and installs a wide range of glass products including double glazing sealed units (manufactured in-house with same-day turnaround), single glazing, glass splashbacks, shower enclosures, mirrors, balustrades, and window films. The company also operates as a glass merchant supplying float, laminated, toughened, fire rated, patterned, and tinted glass to trade customers.

Product overview

Bell's Glass & Glazing is a family-run glass and glazing business offering an extensive range of products and services. The company operates a showroom and factory in Rainham, Kent, providing both supply and installation services. The product portfolio centres on custom glass solutions including Glass Splashbacks, Shower Enclosures, Mirrors, Glass Balustrades, and Glass Merchants (supplying various glass types). The glazing services include Double Glazing (with same-day sealed unit manufacturing), Single Glazing (for heritage and commercial applications), and Window Filming (solar, safety, and frosted films). The company offers a full measure, supply and installation service across its product range, with customisation options such as colour matching to major paint brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glass Splashbacks Glass splashbacks for kitchens and bathrooms with full measure and installation service, offering colour matching to paint brands such as Valspar, Dulux, Farrow and Ball, and RAL.
• Shower Enclosures Bespoke shower screens and enclosures manufactured in 8mm, 10mm, or 12mm glass thickness, with options for low iron, satin, sandblasted, or tinted glass finishes.
• Mirrors Stocked in various tints with capabilities to cut, drill, bevel, and polish to exact requirements, including grey mirror and antique styles.
• Glass Balustrades Glass balustrades with full measure, supply and installation service, using CNC technology for custom shapes with clarity and professional finish.
• Glass Merchants Wide range of glass types stocked including Float Glass (2mm-15mm), Laminated Glass (4.4mm-13.8mm), Toughened Glass (4mm-10mm), Fire Rated Glass (7.2mm-27mm), Patterned Glass, and Tinted Glass, with cutting services while you wait.
• Double Glazing Manufacture of double glazing sealed units with same-day turnaround capability on most float and laminated sealed units, plus professional fitting service.
• Single Glazing Services include putty glazing, single glazed sash windows, traditional lead lights for grade listed buildings, and commercial or domestic metal single glazed crittall windows.
• Window Filming Solar film (up to 99% UV ray blocking, 20+ year lifespan), safety film (security barrier holding broken glass together), and frosted film (for obscuring glass partitions or shower enclosures) for shop fronts, homes, and businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar films cut out up to 99% of UV rays
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Anglian Home Improvements: UK national home improvement company with a strong double-glazing and window offering. Directly comparable in product (double-glazed units, glass installations) and target customer (UK homeowners), though operating at much larger scale.
• Safestyle UK: UK-focused volume installer of windows and doors, with significant presence in the Southeast. Competes for the same replacement double-glazing jobs that form a core part of Bell's residential order book.
• Guardian Glass: Global float and fabricated glass manufacturer. Relevant as an upstream supplier of float, laminated, and coated glass that Bell's fabricates and installs, and as a broad incumbent in the same architectural glazing category.
• CR Smith: Long-established UK window, door, and conservatory manufacturer and installer. Comparable as a regional/national glazing brand competing for UK homeowners' glass replacement and installation spend.
• Glassolutions: Saint-Gobain's UK trade glass brand supplying float, processed, and specialty glass to glazing installers. Comparable to Bell's glass merchant operations but operating at national scale with broader stock and processing capability.
• Everest Home Improvements: Large UK national installer of windows, doors, and glazing. Competes with Bell's for the same residential replacement and double-glazing demand in Southeast England, but at substantially greater scale and marketing reach.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): One of the world's largest flat glass manufacturers and a UK heritage brand. Comparable because Pilkington sits upstream in the same value chain (Float, Laminated, Toughened, Fire Rated glass) that Bell's stocks, cuts, and fabricates into sealed units.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global building materials and glass major. Relevant as the parent of multiple glazing brands operating in the same product categories (flat glass, IGUs, fire-rated glass) that Bell's supplies and installs in the UK market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/bellsglassandglazing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bell%E2%80%99s-glass-&-glazing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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